Necrotic Flesh vs Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”

How close are they?

ΔE 13.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little lighter, much more saturated than Necrotic Flesh.

Can I use Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” instead of Necrotic Flesh?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Eau de Nil “D.E.G.” is a little lighter, much more saturated than Necrotic Flesh.

Can I use Necrotic Flesh instead of Eau de Nil “D.E.G.”?

The same difference applies the other way round: Necrotic Flesh is a little darker, much more muted.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.